Ya Fei

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ya Fei (雅妃)
Alias(es)	Golden Empress 70 174
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Mittel Auction House; Mite'er Family; Su Mu's disciples
Occupation/Role	Auctioneer, businesswoman, courier-business proprietor
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 73

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-star Dou Zhe	76	Her cultivation talent is described as poor despite having reached this level.
Increased by two stages	112	The Treasure Gathering Technique raises her strength by two stages in less than a month; the exact resulting designation is not given in this passage.
Five-star Fighter	123	Identified at this level while using the Charm Technique; terminology differs from the earlier “Dou Zhe” designation.

Background

Ya Fei considers herself poorly suited to cultivation and therefore directs most of her effort toward commerce and auctioneering. She finds fulfillment in being admired by an audience and in succeeding through trade rather than relying on martial talent. 71 108

Before meeting Su Mu openly, she searches for a peerless expert believed to be present at the Mittel Auction House. Her observational ability leads her to identify the black-robed Su Mu as the likely figure, partly because Xiao Yue—whom Ya Fei recognizes as proud and selective—accompanies him. 73

Appearance

Ya Fei is repeatedly noted for her exceptional beauty, poised bearing, and curvaceous figure. At her first appearance, she wears a red brocade robe; later, she uses qipaos and other designs to promote her clothing business. 73 117 124

• Gorgeous red brocade robe that emphasizes her figure 73
• Long black hair and an exquisitely beautiful face 103
• Slender waist and notably long legs 73
• Frequently presents herself in qipaos and other fashionable outfits for auction-house promotions 117 124 125

Personality

Ya Fei is perceptive, proud, and commercially ambitious. She carefully evaluates Su Mu before trusting him, recognizes the limits of her own cultivation talent, and chooses a path that uses her greatest strengths: judgment, persuasion, and trade. 71 73 103 108

She is also independent. Although Su Mu offers assistance with her auctions and business plans, she prefers to manage matters herself when possible. Her willingness to become his disciple stems from ambition and trust rather than blind obedience. 106 107 117

After joining Su Mu, Ya Fei becomes deeply appreciative of his support and gifts. She is reluctant when he leaves Wutan City, but accepts that remaining with the Mite'er Family and running her enterprises is the more practical choice. 109 133

Abilities & Skills

Auctioneering and Commercial Judgment

Ya Fei can command a room through speech, timing, and presentation. She raises prices beyond an item's apparent value and recognizes viable business opportunities quickly. 76 126 133

• Turns ordinary auction lots into high-priced sales through persuasive hosting. 76
• Drives Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid to intense bidding, with prices reaching 100,000 gold coins per bottle. 126
• Recognizes the potential commercial value of Su Mu's Communication Bracelet and considers mass production and information-gathering uses. 133
• Develops a clothing business using qipaos and JK-style uniforms, employing herself and Xiao Yue as models. 117 123 125
• Expands her courier business into first-tier cities, including Black Rock City. 174

Charm Technique

Su Mu passes Ya Fei the Charm Technique after accepting her as a disciple. It enhances her natural allure, distracts opponents, and can influence weak-willed targets. 107 123

• At high mastery, can tempt the heart and disturb the soul. 107
• Can distract opponents in combat and create openings for decisive attacks. 107
• Can control “shallow men” and functions in part like an illusion technique. 107
• At full power, it affects Fighters and most Dou Masters; complete resistance generally requires at least Dou Grandmaster-level strength, though powerful Soul Power can provide an exception. 123
• Ya Fei's innate charisma remains potent even when she is not using the technique. 124 125 126

Treasure Gathering Technique

The Treasure Gathering Technique is Su Mu's other secret technique for Ya Fei, tailored to her preference for commerce. It rapidly improves her cultivation while complementing her ability to generate wealth and manage trade. 107 108

• Raises her strength by two stages within less than a month. 112
• Helps validate Ya Fei's decision to become Su Mu's disciple. 112
• Is considered especially useful if she remains within the Mite'er Family and continues business operations. 107

Equipment / Items

• Communication Bracelet — A parting gift from Su Mu that allows future communication with him; Ya Fei immediately recognizes its potential commercial and intelligence value, though Su Mu states it cannot be mass-produced easily. 133
• Jade talisman — Used to project a phantom image during long-distance communication with Su Mu. 174

Relationships

• Su Mu — Her master. Ya Fei initially suspects his motives, then accepts him as her master after he offers her the freedom to follow him and dismisses the Mite'er Family as an obstacle. She values his trust, gifts, and support for her commercial ambitions. 104 107 108 109
• Xiao Yue — Senior sister and frequent rival. Their early interactions are tense because Xiao Yue is jealous of Ya Fei's interest in Su Mu, but they later cooperate in clothing promotion and acknowledge each other's strengths. 73 109 118 125 126
• Xiao Yi Xian — Junior sister, introduced through Ya Fei's jade-talisman projection. 174
• Mite'er Family — Her family and original institutional obligation. Ya Fei worries that they may not allow her to leave, which influences her decision to remain and develop her business network. 107 109
• Xiao Yan — A promising alchemist whom Su Mu advises Ya Fei to seek out if she needs help; Ya Fei quickly deduces that he is the creator of the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid. 133

Story Role / Major Arcs

Mittel Auction House Encounter

Ya Fei first encounters Su Mu while he is disguised in a black robe at the Mittel Auction House. She uses her experience reading people to identify him as the expert she seeks, while Xiao Yue immediately treats her interest in him as a threat. 73 74 75

As the auction's host, Ya Fei demonstrates the skill that defines her role: she energizes the audience, sells ordinary objects at inflated prices, and earns even Xiao Yue's reluctant recognition. 76 126

Becoming Su Mu's Disciple

Su Mu offers to accept Ya Fei as a disciple, but she initially doubts both his intentions and her own worthiness because of her mediocre cultivation talent. He gives her time to choose rather than forcing an answer. 104 105

Ya Fei ultimately agrees to follow him and addresses him as “Master.” When asked whether she prefers cultivation or trade, she openly chooses trade; Su Mu supports that choice and gives her the Charm Technique and Treasure Gathering Technique. 107 108

Clothing and Auction Promotion

Ya Fei develops a clothing business around designs supplied by Su Mu. She models outfits herself, receives his approval, and insists on independently executing her plans. 117

At a major auction, she and Xiao Yue promote qipaos and JK-style uniforms before presenting the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid. Her appearance and auctioneering turn the event into a successful advertisement for both the clothing line and the auction house. 123 124 125 126

Courier Business Expansion

After Su Mu leaves Wutan City, Ya Fei continues building her enterprises. Within three months, her courier business reaches major cities, but the He Family of Black Rock City obstructs its expansion. 174

Using the jade talisman to contact Su Mu, she asks for help. He agrees to travel to Black Rock City and assist her against the He Family, whose patriarch is a Dou King. 174

Trivia

• Ya Fei was rated only “half a goddess” by Su Mu's System because her appearance qualifies her, but her cultivation talent does not. 71
• She generates Admiration Value for Su Mu almost immediately after becoming his disciple, including a 50-point increase after receiving a valuable item from him. 108 109
• Despite Xiao Yue's criticism, Ya Fei's skill is strong enough that Su Mu estimates goods auctioned through her could sell for 20–30% more. 126